IDS-31986 credit hours

Loca/National Practicum (6) in International Development Studies

International Development Studies · 3 hrs Apprenticeship/Internship/Practicum

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IDS-3198 prerequisites

3 courses appear in this chain, up to 2 levels deep. 3 are needed whichever route you take: IDS-1100IDS-2110IDS-2171

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all of

IDS-1100Introduction to International Development Studies
IDS-2110Participatory Local Development

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IDS-1100Introduction to International Development Studies

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permission of the instructor

IDS-2171Crisis, Humanitarian Aid and Development

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Successful completion of 6 credit hours

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IDS-1100Introduction to International Development Studies

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additional 6 credit hours of IDS core courses

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Description

This six-credit hour course is an integrated work experience in a local or national setting. Students work in a relevant organization in a supervised field experience and participate in academic seminars over the course of the semester. Students reflect on, utilize and expand their knowledge of International Development while also practicing workplace and professional writing, integrating development theories with practice and gaining grant writing skills. Interested students consult with the Director of Practicum at Menno Simons College 3 months in advance of the term in which they wish to enrol

Requisite courses

IDS-1100(6), IDS-2110(3), IDS-2171(3) [prerequisite(s)]; and additional 6 credit hours of IDS core courses [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Perm - MSC Pract Dir Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and IDS-3199.

Practicum

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.